In this book, there are 35 patchwork projectsranging from a little coin purse to kitchen items,handbags, pillows and quilts.

Suzuko shares with you several differenttechniques including applique, logcabin, freemachine stitching, and quilting in her projects.

Every time I flip through the pages, I find somethingin this book that I hadn't noticed before. Themore I look closely at each project in it, themore I find out small details that make eachproject so cheerful and special.. I just love it.

So today I'd like to host a giveaway for this bookAND Suzuko Koseki fabrics! Two lucky winners willreceive Patchwork Style book from its publisherand one of you will win a set of two fat quartersof Suzuko Koseki fabrics from me! (I'll pickfun SK prints for you in Japan!)

To enter this giveaway, just leave a commenttelling me about your favorite moment in the day.Oh and let me know if you specifically wanteither the book or the fabrics. If you don'tsay anything about it, I assume you are up to both.

I will pick three winners on the 20th of this monthand will announce them on the 21st - next Monday!

343 comments:

My favourite moment in the day is early in the morning - I wake up at 5.30 and I get to have a good hour and a half to myself before I have to drag my teenage daughter out of bed. That's my "mental health" time to read murder novels or watch Glee on the computer or do a crossword puzzle or some hand sewing. thanks for the awesome giveaway - I'd love to win that gorgeous book!

My favorite moment of the day is tiptoeing into my kids room to watch them sleep. Their faces all relaxed and squished into the pillow. Their deep breaths of sleep relaxing me instantly and letting me know all is well with my world.

I get up very early in the morning, just because I do. I usually make the coffee & bring it back to bed & read. When the birds start chirping around sunrise, I know my quiet time is over & I'm ready to start my day, but I love that early morning time!I'd probably prefer the fabric-it was funny because after I read your post the other day, I discovered that I do have some of her fabric. I collect vintage buttons & just recently bought a couple of her button prints.

My favorite moment of the day is when I kiss my sleeping kids goodnight before I'm going to bed and then kissing my man goodnight in bed.Love the fabrics! Thank you for giving me the chance to win them.

My favorite time of the day is early morning, especially during fall when leaves are falling and the weather is hinting at winter! My most favorite time of the year is right now, today! Thanks for the giveaway - I would love the book but if I don't win I will buy it anyway!

My favorite moment of the day is when our girls go to bed at night, and I sit in front of my sewing machine, thinking hmm...what shall I make tognight?? I love making simple zakka items, like yourself!!

I own the book already (in Japanese ;) so I'd love to go for the fabrics!! Ayumiちゃん、いつも楽しい企画をありがとうございます♪♪

I'm a night owl. I love that really quiet time between 11:00pm and 2:00am. HOWEVER, since getting a new sweet doggie (who needs lots and lots of walking!) I'm starting to like that early morning quiet around 6am! I would LOOVE the book!! Thanks for the giveaway! Joanna

I have 2 favorite times of day... just like many others, the early morning start is wonderful. peaceful. quiet. calm. then all hell breaks loose as my toddler wakes up and our puppy and our older dog try to steal her attention from each other. My other favorite time... 5:00PM. I love leaving work. I work with my husband so it's great to be able to ride together and spend a little extra time "alone" in each others company :) thanks so much for the giveaway. I'm definitely up for either!

My favorite moment of the day is my early morning quiet time where I go through my devotional of the day and just spend time quietly sipping coffee before I have to hit the shower to get ready for work. I would love to win either of these giveaways. I am familiar with the quality of the Japanese fabric you have (I still have not been able to force myself to use the last FQ I bought!) and I love that book! Karin

My favorite moment is when my students leave for the day after having successful art classes and my son arrives back in my room. Everything is ready for the next day and I feel content thinking about all of the creative work that was accomplished in my room today. Thanks for the giveaway--I love books and fabric!

My favorite time of any day is if I have a chance to be in my home, all by myself. Waiting for the rest of the family to come in with all their energy, I can relax, have a cup of tea, knit or read blogs/ravelry, and enjoy the quiet for a few minutes. Perfect time to look at fabric stash or a new book!

All day is good for me but probably the best is dinner time! Apart from me always being hungry, its the only time of the day when I see my 2 teenage sons and the 21 year old all in one place. They even say more than a grunt which is their usual form of communication. My husband has always made it a point to be home with us and my 86 year old father in law also joins us. After dinner everyone just seems to disappear so for that scant half hour we are together.

My favorite moment is right before my twins nap because they get cuddly. So I love to sit on have my little two year olds (they grow so fast!!) on either side of me. Fills me with inspiration to make cute, sweet,cuddly things just like them while they nap !! :)

I really like this book! It´s so inspiring and now you know I´m interested in the fabrics.My favourite moment of the day? Drinking my first hot coffee latte and reading a magazine or a craft book. Thanks for the nice giveaway!

I wasn't familiar with Suzuko Koseki's fabrics before reading your post but I can see now why you are such an admirer! Thanks for introducing me to this awesome fabric designer...and now, of course, I'm totally in love with her fabric. Thanks for the chance to win some!

My favorite time of the day is right at dawn before everyone and everything wakes up and the house is quiet - it just makes the day seem so full of lovely possibilities.

Today I went on a solo trip to London. :D It's my first time traveling alone, although London is only about 2 hours away by bus. My favourite moments are those "bad" things that always turn out to have many good things behind it. For instance, missing the 8:10 am bus, deciding not to go to the museum that I am writing about for an assignment because it was getting dark and the area could be unsafe... There are always reasons for things to happen the way they do. I also unexpectedly met a few lovely friends. :)

Oh my gosh, what a great giveaway! I am very greedy and of course would love both the book and fabric, but mostly the book because I've never seen it here!

My favorite part of the day is when my head hits my pillow. I love going to bed. Life is too busy and I need more rest....I start thinking about my pillow right after dinner most nights, but don't get there for several hours. Thanks Ayumi!!

My favourite time of the day is when my little girl comes into my bedroom rubs her eyes and gives tuddles(cuddles) and says pup tea mummy(cup of tea mummy). l have been following your blog for quite a while now but have been desperate to leave a comment and this seems like a good time.

My favorite time of the day is coming home from work and thinking about all the fun things I could do in my evening, although I usually end up not doing half of them! I would love to win either the book or the fabric, thanks for the chance.

My favorite moment of the day is 5:00 a.m. It is quiet and I can spend time doing my devotions, exercises and a bit of sewing before my girlies arise full of energy. I would love to have the book!! :o)

It's so hard to pick just one time of day as my favourite... but I think playing and laughing on the bed in the morning with my wonderful hubby and our 2 year daughter. It is a great way to start the day.

My favorite moment of the day is when the kids go to sleep and I have some time to just breath and relax!!! The book looks wonderful. I haven't seen it before, so I'd love to be entered to win it! Have a fun trip!

Favorite moment is watching my youngest son walk with confidence to high school. When he gets out of my car we smile at each other and I tell him to go kick-butt! He's a little shy and high school has been a challenge. Remember those days...so charged with emotion. Thank you for the give away chance. I'm going to buy the book, so the fabric would be wonderful. Thanks again.

Wow what a fab giveaway. I would love either if I am lucky enough to win. My favorite part of the day is just after work in the afternoon. I get home at 3pm and get out my material and sew. I am just doing a patchwork course so am very new to sewing but it is so addictive. Would be a fab prize for me. Don't have much material stash at the moment and the book looks amazing. Thank you. x

When I get home from work and have time to sew or read or just sit on the deck and have a spot of tea and watch the birds. Book or fabric doesn't matter, both are great. I love all your projects and tutorials, they are very well thought out and your images are perfect.

My favorite part of the day is when I get my daughter in the morning from her crib and she is always so excited to see me! She's equally delighted every day to have me there and starts to show me all of her toys. It's precious.

And Book or fabric would be great...maybe a little more book...but that's just because I have less books than fabric. LOL.

My favorite part of today is coming home from a hard day's work and sitting in my sewing room. The man in my life just built me a sewing table and I find myself in this room more then any other room in my house.

My favorite time of the day is 5 PM - I have put away everything that I was working away on and then I make myself a cup of coffee and think about what a great day it was - very quiet personal reflection

Hello!!! Thank you for inviting ourselves to this beautiful drawing!! I like very much the mornings well early, to read, to study or to sew. Also to go out to walk. It would not be able choose between the fabrics or the book, I like both gifts!!! Here it is difficult to obtain these things!! A kiss!!

My favorite moment in the day is my super hot shower in the morning while the sun is rising - when I come out, the sky is usually some beautiful color that could never be captured! I'd love this book - I borrowed it from the library a while back and it immediately went on my wish list!

Oh, what an amazing book...and fabric...I would be so happy to win either one! My favorite moment of the day is the moment I open the blinds where my sewing machine is...just the light coming in the room where I sew gives me the happiest feeling!

I love getting to work in the morning and seeingour shop cat, Mama, waiting at the door or sitting on the desk with my son. She loves him the best! She is a very friendly creature and all the customers enjoy petting her.I would love to win the fabric.

I would love to win either one!Currently my favourite moment of the day is when all work is done, sticking the pjs on, with a mug of hot choc cuddling in with Mr Fraggle on the sofa with a cat or two as feet warmers hehe xx

My favourite moment is getting ready for bed, when all is quiet and the anticipation of getting into a warm cosy bed to read - which is one of my favourite things to do - so the giveaway book would be my preference - thanks so much (tina.dillon@iinet.net.au) Tina

My favourite time of day is reading the kids a story, tucking them into bed and kissing them goodnight. I can then enjoy some peace and quiet with a nice cup of tea and a good book (or enjoy some quilting)!I would love to have the book and some fabric. What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you!

My favourite moment of the day is when the kids have finally gone to bed, and the house is quiet.Then I can sit & read lovely books & magazines without interuptions! I would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance.

My favorite moment is when I get to have a few minutes or hours to craft and do something craft-fun. It gets even better if it's not a disaster or a complete frustration producer :)Lucie (LAupperlee@sheppardpratt.org)

For some reason my comment isn't posting. My favorite moment is the twilight when the wild animals come to visit. We've counted as many as 26 wild turkeys in our yard, as well as 2 or 3 deer. Both entry please, as would be happy with either. Thanks for the giveaway. alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

oh i have been wanting that book! my favorite moment of the day is when my three boys are sleeping. right before i go to bed i go give them each a kiss and re-tuck them in. there is nothing more heart melting than to see your babies fast asleep and innocent.

My favorite time of day is when my kids get home from school, they walk home from school together by themselves (they are only 9 and 11 but they insist they are old enough and it's not far) and I always worry and watch the clock, so as soon as I see them coming I open the front door and they come running up yelling "mummy" and give me a big hug - can't beat that!!

If I told you my favorite moment of the day is when I see that there is a new post from the "Pink Penguin" will you pick me to win? heheheh.My favorite moment of the day is when everyone goes to bed and my house is clean, and I just walk through each room and enjoy the cleanliness, and peace and quiet. Because the following day it's a train wreck!!I would love either the book or the fabric. Surprise me if I win!

My favorite moment of the day is when I walk into my sewing studio in the morning with my cup of coffee, and know that I am able to create something wonderful for someone. I feel so blessed to be able to do that. Thank you for the opportunity of this giveaway...please enter me for the chance to win that adorable book. Sincerely, Mariemmariepurnell@aol.com

My favorite part of the day is storytime with my children. We snuggle under blankets, and look at a picture book. Then I read a "ears only" story while they settle in for naptime. I love this special pause in the busy-ness of the day, its a precious time of communion for us.

I'd love to be entered in the drawing for book and fabric! I'm so drawn to the beautiful designs. Thanks so much! I read and enjoy your newsletter every time it comes in :0)

You are so sweet to do this giveaway! My favorite time of the day is the early morning after I've eaten breakfast and showered. As long as I'm not in a rush, it's nice to enjoy a few moments thinking about the possibilities of the new day! :)

My favorite moment of the day is in the early morning when the sun is coming through the window above the headboard. My 5-month old is fascinated with the light coming through the shimmery curtains and is so playful and happy at that time...

what a cool giveaway! best moment of my day today: finally getting home and being able to go bed. it has been a long day. i would love to be entered for either giveaway! i love fabric, and i love new projects. thanks for doing this!!

My favorite moment of the day was walking into our house after working late to find the laundry finished, dishes washed, and supper cooked ... my husband rocks. Thanks for the chance to win. SmilynStef at aol dot com

My favorite time of the day is at days end, when my husband and I are finally home (usually late at night due to the kind of work he does) unwinding from a long day with all 4 cats and the dog all happy in bed with us. Sigh...

Thanks for the great book overview and awesome giveaway! I have 2 favorite moments in the day. The first is when I first see my kids in the morning, and the second is when I sit down after putting them to bed, phew!

Dear Ayumi, thank you for this wonderful giveaway idea! I shall be looking forward to the announcement of the winners, especially that November 21 is my birthday, and I believe people are very lucky on their birthdays. I have two favorite moments of the day: the first is in the morning when I have my first cup of coffee and read all the crafty newsletters and blog comments in my mail, and the second is those few moments of twilight when you walk in the street and everything looks so different, so much more romantic than in the broad daylight.

My favorite time of day is the evening after dinner. I know we've all been fed, and that since it's so late I've accomplished pretty much everything I'm going to get done that day, so that time is for me...for hanging out with the family, working on crafty projects, zoning on Youtube for a while, whatever I'm in the mood for. Lately we've been playing games as a family and I love that. I haven't seen this book before and I am in dire need of new fabric so I'm so excited for this giveaway! You can email me at Elizabeth_burr@yahoo.com too.

HI Ayumi, great giveaway...well my favourite time of the day would be in the afternoon when everyones's away at work and busy so no phones ringing, no bells at the door and I can sit with my cup of coffee and read, sew or just lie on the sofa and stare at the ceiling fan :) Its tough to choose between the fabric and the book but I'll go for the fabric. Much Love.

My favorite time of the day is any time I get to snuggle with my son and daughter to read a story. The fabric is fantastic, but I would love to win the book first to learn beautiful patchwork techniques. Thank you for the chance to win!!

You are so generous...and, oh, could I be so lucky to win? I would have preference for the book, but I never judge when I am given a present....Sewing on winter evenings is the best therapy against darkness and cold weather, so even if I don't win this post inspires me to get crafty!

I love sewing Patchwork. What a beautiful book and a cloth!My favorite moment of the day to sew bags and tablecloths. The fabric would be lovely! Thanks for a great giveaway! Enter me for fabric please

What a great giveaway! The book looks so nice:-)At the moment, my favourite time of the day is when I'm feeling the first kicks from my baby in the morning:-) I'm pregnant:-)))I guess it will be less of a favourite in the next three months, as the baby grows, but I'll live with that:-)Thank you for a lovely and very great blog, love your quilting and patchwork. Your tutorials are the best!

I don't know if I enjoy a cup of tea at breakfast, or my cup of after dinner coffee more.... I have the book, and love it! So I would be very happy to win some fabric ; ). I have put her new books on my wish list. Thanks for the heads up, Ayumi!

My favourite moment is when arrive home after working and I can sew with my little daughter (she is only 4 years but she have a box with fabrics I do not use)whereas my baby (6 months) is sleeping close to us. (I am from Madrid in Spain). zzulema@hotmail.com

My favorite time of the day is 9.00 in the morning.When my son is going to school and my husband is to his work.I put on the television with my favorite serie as the world turns with a big cup of tea.and i enjoy

Thanks for stopping by my blog! My name is Ayumi. I love sharing my crafty journal and other little anecdotes in my life here. I am a mother to a baby girl and a wife to my husband from Seattle. We live in a small apartment in Tokyo. I hope you enjoy being here :) Welcome♪